December 1 Holidays

December 1 Daily Holidays in 2024

Special Interest

National Christmas Lights Day

Light up your holiday season with National Christmas Lights Day! Get ready to dazzle friends, family, and neighbors with festive decorations.

Special Interest

Rosa Parks Day

Honor the courageous legacy of Rosa Parks and celebrate her memory with a special day dedicated to her activism and contributions to civil rights history.

Food & Beverage

National Peppermint Bark Day

Indulge in the sweet, minty goodness of Peppermint Bark this National Peppermint Bark Day! Treat yourself and your loved ones to some deliciousness!

Food & Beverage

Eat a Red Apple Day

Celebrate Eat a Red Apple Day with the sweet and juicy taste of your favorite variety! Enjoy its crisp flavor and all the health benefits it has to offer.

Special Interest

National Women Support Women Day

Celebrate National Women Support Women Day by showing your support for the amazing women in your life!

Food & Beverage

National Cookie Cutter Day

Celebrate National Cookie Cutter Day with a delicious homemade treat - get creative in the kitchen and have fun baking!

Health

World AIDS Day

Join the fight against AIDS this World AIDS Day - help spread awareness, donate to a cause, and take part in activities that make a difference!

Cause

Day Without Art Day

Join us in observing Day Without Art - a day to reflect on the impact of art and culture in our lives and support artists around the world!

Federal

Romania National Day

Get ready to celebrate Romania National Day in style - with traditional food, music, and festivities that will make you fall in love with this beautiful country all over again!

Health

Bifocals at the Monitor Liberation Day

Say goodbye to squinting and hello to clear vision on Bifocals at the Monitor Liberation Day - a day dedicated to freeing our eyes from strain!

Federal

Portugal Independence Day

Let's raise a glass and celebrate Portugal Independence Day, honoring the rich history and culture of this beautiful country!

Cultural

Central African Republic Republic Day

Get ready to celebrate Central African Republic Republic Day with cultural festivities, delicious food, and a proud sense of national unity!

Federal

Commemoration Day

Honor and remember those who have sacrificed for our country on Commemoration Day. Let's never forget their bravery and service.

Cultural

Indigenous Faith Day in Arunachal Pradesh

Experience the rich and diverse culture of Arunachal Pradesh on Indigenous Faith Day, a celebration of indigenous beliefs and traditions.

Federal

Romania Independence Day

Join the celebrations on Romania Independence Day and honor their rich history, culture, and traditions with music, food, and festivities!

Cultural

Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting

Join the magic as we illuminate the night! The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting is an event wrapped in joy and tradition.

2024 Monthly Holidays that include December 1

Animal

National Cat Lovers’ Month

Celebrate National Cat Lovers' Month - show your furry friends some extra love with special treats, toys, and cuddles!

Special Interest

Month of Giving

The Month of Giving is here - make a positive difference in your community and spread joy by donating to local charities!

Special Interest

Spiritual Literacy Month

Discover the power of your spiritual side this month with Spiritual Literacy Month - explore new beliefs and practices to live a more fulfilling life!

Cause

Universal Human Rights Month

This Universal Human Rights Month, join us in standing up for everyone's right to freedom and equality - because we're all worth it!

Health

National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month

Join us in raising awareness for National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month - don't drink and drive, it's not worth the risk!

Cause

Safe Toys and Gifts Month

Make sure your holiday gifts are safe and fun for all ages - shop during Safe Toys and Gifts Month to find toys that meet safety standards!

Cause

National Volunteers Month

Let's give a big round of applause to all the amazing volunteers out there - thank you for making a difference in our communities!

Food & Beverage

Worldwide Food Service Safety Month

Let's raise awareness and promote safe food practices this Worldwide Food Service Safety Month - because a healthy meal starts with proper handling!

Cause

Gift of Sight Month

Spread the gift of sight and give someone a brighter future this month - donate to organizations that provide vision care for those in need!

Special Interest

National Tie Month

It's time to bring out your best neckwear and celebrate National Tie Month in style - a perfect excuse to add some fun and fashion to your work wardrobe!

Special Interest

National Write a Business Plan Month

Ready to bring your business idea to life? Join the thousands of entrepreneurs celebrating National Write a Business Plan Month and get your plan in gear!

Cause

Operation Santa Paws

Spread holiday cheer and help shelter animals by participating in Operation Santa Paws - donate toys, treats, or even adopt a furry friend!

Religious

Advent Begins

Light the first candle and fill your hearts with love as Advent Begins, welcoming the joyous season of peace, hope, and anticipation!

Special Interest

Falls Festival History

Dive into the story of Falls Festival, an extraordinary journey of music and merriment from its humble beginnings to a global phenomenon!

Health

The Nos Galan Road Races

Ready, set, race! Join the excitement and tradition of The Nos Galan Road Races - a festive event filled with running, music, and fun for all ages.

Cause

Volunteerism Month (Philippines)

Calling all Filipinos to make a positive impact in their communities this Volunteerism Month! Join forces and spread kindness through service.

2024 Famous Birthdays on December 1

<div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/corinna-kopf" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/4fe7c170-4a9c-478f-bd36-78d066bc6f00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Corinna Kopf" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Instagram Star</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/corinna-kopf" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Corinna Kopf</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/robert-irwin" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/4c7fbe04-0c29-4a2a-7837-4386b3d26900/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Robert Irwin" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Reality Star</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/robert-irwin" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Robert Irwin</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/natalie-noel" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/d60fa7f2-c0b7-4ea1-fc7a-8ae65a8d9d00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Natalie Noel" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Instagram Star</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/natalie-noel" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Natalie Noel</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/sarah-silverman" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/10c04c48-f55b-4dfd-9899-70e571f17e00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Sarah Silverman" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Comedian</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/sarah-silverman" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Sarah Silverman</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/richard-pryor" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/d8db8869-5b78-4974-db35-e00cb6ecf100/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Richard Pryor" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Comedian</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/richard-pryor" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Richard Pryor</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/bette-midler" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/5377c645-a9ff-4a9f-a565-34dce9873400/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Bette Midler" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Pop Singer</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/bette-midler" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Bette Midler</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/riz-ahmed" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/847efcd2-6332-4ce2-efa9-d0faf4aaf300/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Riz Ahmed" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Movie Actor</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/riz-ahmed" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Riz Ahmed</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/philip-defranco" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/3ec05db0-19c5-4e68-f1c8-8f4d357b9a00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Philip DeFranco" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">YouTube Star</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/philip-defranco" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Philip DeFranco</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/vance-joy" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/4f02ff48-0838-4fa8-986e-8c1336cfba00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Vance Joy" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Folk Singer</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/vance-joy" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Vance Joy</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/zoe-kravitz" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ//mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Zoë Kravitz" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Movie Actress</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/zoe-kravitz" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Zoë Kravitz</h3></a></div></div></div></div>

Historical Events on December 1

<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1420</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Henry V Enters Paris</div><div class='timeline-text'>Henry V of England made a triumphant entry into Paris alongside his father-in-law, King Charles VI of France.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1640</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>End of the Iberian Union</div><div class='timeline-text'>Portugal proclaimed João IV as King, ending a 59-year union with Spain and the rule of the Philippine Dynasty.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1834</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>End of Slavery in Cape Colony</div><div class='timeline-text'>Slavery was abolished in the Cape Colony as per the Slavery Abolition Act 1833.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1865</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Establishment of Shaw University</div><div class='timeline-text'>Shaw University, the first historically black university in the southern U.S., was founded in Raleigh, North Carolina.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1878</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Telephone in the White House</div><div class='timeline-text'>President Rutherford B. Hayes got the first telephone installed in the White House.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1913</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Buenos Aires Metro Begins</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Buenos Aires Metro, the first underground railway system in the Southern Hemisphere and Latin America, began operation.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1924</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First NHL Game for Boston Bruins</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Boston Bruins, the National Hockey League's first U.S.-based franchise, played their first game.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1988</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>World AIDS Day Proclaimed</div><div class='timeline-text'>World AIDS Day is proclaimed by the UN member states globally.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1988</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Benazir Bhutto Becomes PM of Pakistan</div><div class='timeline-text'>Benazir Bhutto is named as the Prime Minister of Pakistan, becoming the first female leader in a Muslim nation.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Channel Tunnel Sections Meet</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Channel Tunnel sections that started from the United Kingdom and France met beneath the seabed.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Peaceful Power Transition in Mexico</div><div class='timeline-text'>Vicente Fox Quesada is inaugurated as the president of Mexico, marking the first peaceful transfer of executive federal power in Mexico's history.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2006</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>South Africa Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage</div><div class='timeline-text'>Same-sex marriage becomes legal in South Africa, the first African country to do so.</div></div></div>

FAQs

What holiday is December 1?

December 1st is an incredibly diverse and rich day of celebration, marked by a plethora of holidays globally! Start your day by biting into a crisp red apple for Eat a Red Apple Day, then immerse yourself in the festive spirit with National Christmas Lights Day and National Peppermint Bark Day. Reflect on important social issues with Rosa Parks Day and World AIDS Day. Whether it's enjoying the sparkly lights, savoring seasonal treats, or honoring vital historical and public health occasions, December 1 offers something for everyone to mark and enjoy.